codependency and addiction

woman feeling guilt when setting boundaries with someone she loves

Why Saying No Feels So Guilty (Even When It’s Healthy)

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Feeling intense guilt when setting boundaries with someone you love? When addiction is involved, saying no can trigger fear, anxiety, and the urge to fix everything. Here’s why that guilt appears — and why protecting yourself is still healthy.

Understanding Addiction

Hope: When It Helps and When It Hurts

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Hope can keep you going when you love someone with addiction—but it can also keep you stuck. Learn the difference between grounded hope and the kind that quietly ties you to potential instead of reality.